Insert or delete a worksheet

Applies To
Excel for Microsoft 365 Excel 2024 Excel 2021 Excel 2019 Excel 2016

In Excel, you can easily insert, rename, and delete worksheets in your workbook.

Insert a worksheet

  • Select the New Sheet plus icon Select  at the bottom of the workbook.
  • Or, select Home > Insert > Insert Sheet.
    Insert Cells

Rename a worksheet

  • Double-click the sheet name on the Sheet tab to quickly rename it.
  • Or right-click on the Sheet tab, select Rename then type a new name.

Move a worksheet

  • To move the tab to the end, right-click the Sheet tab then Reorder... > (move to end) > OK
  • Or click and drag to tab to any spot.

Delete a worksheet

  • Right-click the Sheet tab and select Delete Delete.
  • Or, in the ribbon menu, select the sheet, and then select Home > Delete > Delete Sheet.
    Delete

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